An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas
2016·Family·48m
5.4
★
It's Christmas, 1955 in Daytona Beach, FL, and middle child Maryellen longs to stand out amidst the hustle and bustle of her big family. When Benji, a family friend afflicted with polio comes to stay with them, Maryellen is intent on making the holiday special. After her plans for a big celebration fall through, she discovers the best gifts are often simple, meaningful gestures of friendship.
Directed by Valerie Weiss
polio
christmas
1950s
Trailer
IMDB
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Letterboxd
3.2 / 5
Cast
Alyvia Alyn Lind
Maryellen Larkin
Mary McCormack
Kay Larkin
Madison Lawlor
Joan Larkin
Maxwell Acee Donovan
Davy Fenstermacher
Samuel Faraci
Benji
Jessica Belkin
Carolyn Larkin
Alex MacNicoll
Jarry Ross
Noelle E Parker
Beverly Larkin
Sean Leo
Paul - Polio Kid
Paul Linke
Grandpop
Gerald Downey
Mr. Larkin
Crew
Valerie Weiss
Director
Jamie Pachino
Writer
Steve Gainer
Director of Photography
Christine Smith Shevchenko
Casting
Alexis Frank Koczara
Casting
Popular Reviews
6 reviews
Donni L
7.0★ · 03/01/26
Painting your door BRIGHT red in 1950-anything is a very bold choice
Painting your door BRIGHT red in 1950-anything is a very bold choice
Donni L
7.0★ · 09/30/24
Very very cute little movie, the set and costuming was adorbs Cute story with a good message for young ones I like polio so that’s a 10000000% bonus of this. Love it I rewatch it aleast every month
Very very cute little movie, the set and costuming was adorbs Cute story with a good message for young ones I like polio so that’s a 10000000% bonus of this. Love it I rewatch it aleast every month
Ray ray
6.0★ · 04/25/22
childhood vibes……….
childhood vibes……….
Kristine
8.0★ · 01/24/25
Annie Chute
5.0★ · 12/02/24
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